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Long-distance shooting with Shiloh Sharps 45-70

Post by PT7 » Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:11 pm

Like to watch long-distance shooting. I watched a 2018 video of Sagebrush Longshots clanging steel at 900 yards. But there was no split screen of the steel target, and the viewer would only hear the target hit. Tonight I found a 2017 video of him shooting the same rifle at 650 yards. This one shows the target; think it's about a 3' square.

Man, this fellow is relaxed, relaxed, relaxed and just having fun. Nice, simple set up with his wood tripod. And that is one sharp-looking 1874 Sharps with that Vernier sight. ;) Hope some Folk might enjoy this video.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLZcmLAMGcU
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Re: Long-distance shooting with Shiloh Sharps 45-70

Post by RanchRoper » Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:26 pm

I have watched that one several times before but enjoy it every time. Thanks. I won't be shooting that distance with my new High Wall, but expect to have at least that much fun....
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Re: Long-distance shooting with Shiloh Sharps 45-70

Post by Ridgerunner665 » Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:47 pm

Wind (his screen name on another popular lever action forum)... he sure did make the tacticool long range crew look bad sometimes, lol.

Super nice guy, sorely missed... he passed away about a year and a half ago.
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Re: Long-distance shooting with Shiloh Sharps 45-70

Post by BigAl52 » Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:12 am

Brings back memory’s PT did that for about 8 years. Theres still a 45-100 in my safe that hasnt been shot in quite some time.
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Re: Long-distance shooting with Shiloh Sharps 45-70

Post by Ridgerunner665 » Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:20 am

A Sharps has always been on my want list... just never got around to it.
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Re: Long-distance shooting with Shiloh Sharps 45-70

Post by PT7 » Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:25 am

RanchRoper wrote:
Sun Sep 15, 2019 11:26 pm
I have watched that one several times before but enjoy it every time. Thanks. I won't be shooting that distance with my new High Wall, but expect to have at least that much fun....
Will look forward to whatever distance you work out of your High Wall, RR. Easy to see you (anyone) being excited about getting/shooting one of these rifles.

There sure is a large following of this fellow's channel....very 8-) shooting sport. ~~~PT7
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Re: Long-distance shooting with Shiloh Sharps 45-70

Post by PT7 » Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:33 am

BigAl52 wrote:
Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:12 am
Brings back memory’s PT did that for about 8 years. Theres still a 45-100 in my safe that hasnt been shot in quite some time.
Glad to provide the reminder, Al. Eight years of fun, right? ;) My only long-distance shooting experience was those two years sending 1-oz slugs downrange (between 150-240 yards) with my 12-ga smooth bore pump s/g. These rifles look to be even more fun, as they easily reach out much farther.

What were the distances you went out to? Since I don't know, are there competitions for this style shooting, too?
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Post by Mags » Mon Sep 16, 2019 1:20 am

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Wife wants one. Makes me all sQuigley Down Under when I think about it.
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Re: Long-distance shooting with Shiloh Sharps 45-70

Post by GaHenryFan » Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:49 am

I love that channel. I would be great to go hang out with them for a week or two.
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Re: Long-distance shooting with Shiloh Sharps 45-70

Post by RanchRoper » Mon Sep 16, 2019 9:00 am

Who knew David Crosby could shoot like that?
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